The Dog Nutrition Podcast

Jan 23 2024

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What should you feed your dog? Which diet will give them the best chance of a long and healthy life? Is the growing popularity of raw feeding justified by the evidence? Radio journalists and dog lovers Penny Boreham and Seb Masters investigate the world of dog food with the help of vets, scientists and nutritionists. This series was made with the financial support of Honey’s Real Dog Food, one of the longest-established raw dog food producers in the UK. The presenters had complete editorial control. For more information about raw feeding, copies of research papers and nutritional advice please visit www.honeysrealdogfood.com. Brought to you by Pod People Productions.

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Episode 1

Jan 23 2024 22 mins

What nutrition do dogs actually need? With the help of vets, biologists and other experts we consider different feeding options, why so many dogs suffer from obesity, cancer and diabetes and how dogs and wolves are related. We also look at research into where dog lovers go to for feeding advice and discuss the growing popularity of raw diets.This series was made with the financial

Episode 2

Jan 23 2024 22 mins

Dr Richard Doyle describes the canine digestive system. Dr Conor Brady explains why dogs are carnivores. Dr Ian Billingshurst warns against carbohydrates. We look at what really goes into ultra-processed commercial dog food, how it may be damaging our dogs’ health and why ‘real’ ingredients are so vital to canine well-being. This series was made with the financial support of

Episode 3

Jan 23 2024 22 mins

More on the high levels of carbohydrate in most dog food and how it causes dangerous insulin spikes. Dr Conor Brady on the difference between cheap and expensive processed dog food (essentially the packaging). Dr Nick Thompson on why kibble causes obesity and worse. Rachel asks our experts if she should be serving her dog cooked or raw food. We also reveal how little vets learn abo

Episode 4

Jan 23 2024 23 mins

The fascinating history of dog food. The danger of modern, ultra-processed dog food. How to reduce your dog’s chance of getting cancer. A survey of 12,000 dogs shows how diet affects their health. Atopy in dogs. More on the scientifically proven benefits of a raw diet thanks to research carried out by the University of Helsinki.This series was made with the financial support of t

Episode 5

Jan 23 2024 38 mins

The vet who charges less to look after raw fed dogs. How vets fail their canine patients. Making sure your dog has a healthy microbiome. Indisputable evidence in favour of certain diets. Whether raw feeding really poses a human health risk. How some dog foods cause dangerous levels of inflammation.This series was made with the financial support of the artisan, raw dog food producer

Episode 6

Jan 23 2024 27 mins

The importance of real food and variety in your dog’s diet. Why you should give your dog a bone. Transitioning to a raw diet. When raw may not be the best choice. What a balanced diet looks like and why it is so important. Dr Ian Billingshurst’s message to young vets and nurses. This series was made with the financial support of the artisan, raw dog food producers Honey’s Rea

Episode 7

Jan 23 2024 18 mins

We interview Jonathan Self, author of The Natural Feeding Handbook, about why he believes raw feeding is best for dogs, how to make your own food, the importance of high welfare meat, his concerns about farm animal welfare and the environment, as well as the free advice offered by his company: Honey’s Real Dog Food.This series was made with the financial support of the artisan, r